2000 Ford Windstar power train problems
271 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Ford Windstar — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving 70 mph, the rear axle detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to westland ford (located at 3450 wall ave, ogden, ut 84401, (801) 629-5500) where it was diagnosed that…”
filed Nov 15, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford windstar. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and the abs sensor indicator remained illuminated. As a result, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the independent…”
filed Aug 7, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 12V193000 · May 3, 2012
Power Train problems in other Windstar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Windstar | 7 | 29% |
| 2003 Windstar | 225 | 15% |
| 2002 Windstar | 97 | 7% |
| 2001 Windstar | 145 | 9% |
| 1999 Windstar | 278 | 18% |
| 1998 Windstar | 332 | 23% |
| 1997 Windstar | 43 | 22% |
| 1996 Windstar | 322 | 23% |
| 1995 Windstar | 875 | 26% |
| 1994 Windstar | 8 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Windstar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.